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Tharaka Nithi County Chief Officers, and Administrators Jobs in Kenya

Tharaka Nithi County is located in the Eastern province and constitutes 2 constituencies (Nithi and Tharaka). Tharaka was mapped to this county for the purposes of generating county estimates

The office of the Governor, Tharaka Nithi County wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under article 176 and County Governments Act, No. 17 of 2012.County Chief Officers (9 Posts)In the following functional areas:

Requires strong self-discipline and managerial skills, as well as an equally strong spirit of teamwork and cooperation

Sub County Administrators: Three (3) Posts

Requirements for Appointment

Be a Kenyan citizen;

Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

Working experience of not less than ten years;

Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management; and

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Duties and Responsibilities

The sub-county administrator shall be responsible to the respective chief officer for:-

Coordinating the management and supervision of general administrative functions

Developing policies and plans

Ensuring Effective Service Delivery

Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community

Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public services

Maintaining the county public service

Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of service; and

Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board

Ward Administrators (15 Posts)
Requirements for Appointment

Be a Kenyan Citizen;

Be a holder of at least a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya;

Working experience of not less than five years;

Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management; and

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Ward Administrator shall be responsible to the sub-County Administrator for the following:

Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the Ward unit;

Developing policies and plans;

Ensuring effective service delivery;

Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;

Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public service;

Managing the County Public Service;

Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans; and delivery of services

Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board

Important information to all applicants

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce their original National Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials; and any other relevant documents in support of their applications.

How to Apply

All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of County Chief Officer (quote functional area)” or “Application for the post of Sub County Administrator” or “Application for the post of Ward Administrator’’ (whichever applies) on the envelope and submitted in any one of the following ways:

1. Posted applications should be addressed to:

The County Secretary
Tharaka Nithi County
P. O. BOX 2 – 60400
Chuka

2. Hand delivered applications should be delivered to the Reception Office at the County Secretary’s office in the former Municipal Council of Chuka’s Building (and signed for), during official working hours (8 am – 5Pm)

3. Online applications should be emailed to: [email protected]
Applications should be made on or before Friday 14th June, 2013 by 5pm. Remuneration will be commensurate with those published (or to be published) by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted.

Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer committed to values of inclusion and seeks diverse workforce.